Acupuncture for Dysphagia After Chemoradiation Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Pilot Randomized Control Trial

Trial Information

Acupuncture for Dysphagia After Chemoradiation Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Pilot Randomized Control Trial

Inclusion Criteria:

- Histologically or cytologically proven squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck
(SCCHN) at stage II, III and IV, without evidence of distant metastasis. Stage I
disease will also be permitted if the patient is receiving CRT;

- Primary tumor sites eligible: nasopharyngeal, oropharynx, hypopharynx or larynx.
Tumors of the nasal and paranasal cavities will also be included. Unknown primary
squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in the neck will also be eligible. SCC of the oral
cavity will also be eligible with the approval of the treating staff;

- Receiving chemoradiation;

- Currently or recently undergoing swallowing therapy program with or without feeding
tube use, with or without neck dissection;

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